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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-09-24
The Largest Gorilla Yet.
New York Sun.


Boston has just received from AZ
rica the largest gorilla ever landed
in this county. His name is Jack,
and he is five feet in height when
standing erect and measures seven
feet from the end of one out-stretched
hand to the other. He weighs about
1876 pounds, and exhibits enormous
strength, compared with which that
of man seems like a child's. He ar
rived in a large box made of plank
ing two and a half inches thick, and
when being removed from the ship
he tore large splinters from the hard
wood planks with as much ease IS a
child would break a twig. The hair,
which is very coarse and from two
to four inches i'm length, is of a green
ish gray color and on the back, legs
and arms inclines to black. His
shoulders are immense. The ex.
preston of the face, which fs black
scowling. The eyes are small, sunk.
en- in the head, and the lips large
and thin.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-09-24
Too Fast For Him:

German tailor named Gustav
Schlinka got tired of his pretty little
wife, Ida Schlinka, at Berlin, Ger
many, and tried to Schlinka by en-
barking on the steamer Polynesia
bound for New York. But Ida
Schlinka did not Schlink worth a
cent, so she boarded the Hamonia,
which is a much faster steamer than
the Polynesia, and passed the re-
caleitrant Gustav in mid ocean beat
ing him by several hours to New
York. When he arrived she was
lying in wait for him at the ticket
Office, and capturing him led him off
captive, after receiving a renewal on
his bended knees of his allegiance.
The public authorities claimed the
right to have something to say In the
matter, and Gustav was required to.
give security, which he did, that he
would not attempt to Schlinka again,
and then they We're permitted TO go.
and live together as man and wife,
Gustav has learned a lesson that he
viii not be apt soon to forget.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-09-24

~ q U n a
BUFFALO has a woman contractor.
Her name is Mrs. "A. M. Holloway,
and she has just secured the contract
for cleaning the streets of that city
for five years by bid of STAT ,000.---
Er.
This Buffalo woman has stepped
out of her sphere and invaded the
domain Of masculine employment.
If it had been to darn the socks and
half-sole the pants Of the soldiers,
now, it would have been something
likeai We think we see the fair con-
tractor spade in hand, removing the
debris, old quids, cigar stumps and
banana peels. ~
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-09-24

Henry M. Stanley, the great Afri-
can explorer, has been reported dead
at least twenty times, but like the
cat with nine lives, he won't stay
dead. He has popped up again, not
dead this time but alive and well.
He was heard from on the 18th Of
July last. The fellow that keeps
starting those reports that Stanly is
dead ought to be squelched. If he is
in Africa, or ever goes to Africa we
hope the cannibal negroes will Shot
pot" and eat him.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-09-24
The old Roman Gone At last.

Ex-Gov. Luke. p. Blackburn, Of
Kentucky, breathed his last at his
residence in South Frankfort, KY,
at 2:l5 p. M, September IA, after a
long and painful illness. All Ken
lucky mourns for a great and good
man who has passed away to his re-
ward. And her sister States unite in
a feeling Of sadness as they condole
with her over the loss Of one Of her
favorite sons. Noble, honest, up
right, generous, brave and magnani-
nous, how trifling now seem his
foibles in contrast with his splendid
virtues. s i
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-09-24
DEVICES Of Advertisers.

So many devices are resorted to by
advertisers, that the ordinary reader
sometimes become shy of the tempt
ing paragraph, fearing that the de-
vice that Is concealed in 1t is like a pill
in jelly. Who, forinstance, on Begin
ming this item, would have supposed
that its purpose was to make known
the truth that DIR. Sage's Catarlh
Remedy is what it claims to be a
cure for a disease at once loathsome
to friends, and annoying and even
dangerous to the sufferer.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-09-24
The way They Do Things in Nashville,

Nashville is excited over the build
ing Of the proposed Midland railroad.
Last evening Judge John Lawrence,
J. G. Napier and Henderson Young
(colored) went in the South district to
make speeches against the road, TAX
ing alongseveral kegs Of beer. When
they went upon the stand shower
of ancient eggs greeted them and
they fed. The crowd then took
charge of the meeting, drank the
beer belonging to the other fellows
and concluded with grand Midland
demonstration. -C0wier-,IoaYgsol.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-09-24
CHARLIE R1rrER, who has beer

CHARLIE RITTER, who has been
sojourning for several months at
Idaho Springs, near Clarksville, re-
turned home on Monday, and is now
in almost perfect health. His re-
covery, which we are glad to note,
has been wonderful and rapid under
the healing influence of the delight
ful waters at Idaho.-Rhris Tribune.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-09-24
Old Fogies.

Old fogies may not believe science
is advancing but if there are such
things as "new fogies's' they are nu-
merous as many testimonials have
been received from persons who
have been cured of Chills and Fever
with Certain Chill Cure after all
remedies failed. Warranted by
Lockert & Reynolds. Sept-3-4t
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-09-24

ExTRAoRDINARY but nevertheless
true. We refer to the announcement
of b. +. Johnson, & Co., of Rich.
mond, in which they propose te
show working and energetic men
how to make from 500 to 1860 d
month over and above expenses.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-09-24

JAMES PEYFoN, while boring a
well near Gallatin, on last Tuesday,
struck natural gas. SO strong was
the flow that Mr.. Peyton struck a
match and threw it down in thewell.
The flame came up several feet high,
burning Mr.. Peyton quite badly.
HIS mustache was burned of. Milan
Exohanae.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-09-24

A DRUNKEN, man calling himself
Newton Gilmore, drew his pistol
and commenced running afnoc
the other day of Gilmore station.
He attacked j. +. Porter, depot
agent, who bagged him pretty quick.
The jury of inquest exhonorated
Porter. The fellows real name was
ID. Priest ~
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-09-24

AT DealsviIle, twenty-five miles
from Montgomery, Ala, on the 18th,
a negro woman left her Ave children
locked up in a cabin and went to
church. Before she returned home
the house caught fire and burned
down with the children in it, roast
ing them to death.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-09-24

SUGAR has been, after many trials
made by the new process of infusion
of Sorgum cane, in Kansas, and the
experiment is decided success. This
successful solution of the question
will probably revolutionize the sugar
market, and save several million dol
lars 10 the people. In the new pro-
cess no sugar mill is required. The
cane IS cut in small chips, and sac
carine matter Is extracted more ef-
fectually and thoroughly without
this expense, by simply subjectinc il
to the action Of hot water. Tho citi-
'zeEs Of kansas are 1nbilant 0sf The
complete success Of the experiment.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-09-24

ANOTHER Democrat bolted. Hon
p. Il. Glass, of the ninth Congress
sional District, is out in a letter
declaring in favorof theamendment.
-Maan Exchange.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-09-24

HALLol You fellows down Cum
beFland river. How is the water
down there2 The river has dwin-
died almost down to spring branch,
and is about to go dry up here.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-09-24

Mrs. BETTE BLAKEMoRE, wife
of our worthy sheriff, left last Fri
day for Idaho Springs, where she
will remain several weeks. Mrs.
Blakemore has been a sufferer from
indigestion for some time, but we hope
she viii fine relief in these health
producing waters. -Paris Tribune.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-09-24
REV. JESSE III. CAMPBELL,
Columbus. Ga.
Poisoned with Potash ana Mercury


Poisoned with Potash and Mercury
Is the tale of a large percentage of
sick people in the world-such a
large number, in fact, that it is hard
to tell whether there are not as
many victims to this mineral poison
ing as to diseases of the blood and
skin. f
81 took potash, said one, "and
while it partially dried up the erup-
ton temporarily, 1t came near dry
ing up my vitality for all time. 1t
drove the disease in my system, only
to break out again on some other
part of my body"
N.To such sufferers Swift's Specific is
the remedy which is worth more
than all the world besides. II
drives out the poison Of blood taint,
teliminates this mineral poison, and
builds up the general health.
Be sure to get the genuine, and
send for Treatise on Blood and Skin
Diseases, free. The Swift Specific
Co., Drawer 8, Atlanta, Ga.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-09-24
Cancer for Five Years.

The interests of humanity seem to
demand the publication OF the fol-
lowing ia It's: Two months ago my
attention was called to the case of a
poor woman who was said to be
afflicted with a cancer. ] found her
with an ulcer on her shoulder at
least five inches in circumference,
angry, painful, and giving the pa
tient no rest day or night for six
months. / obtained a supply Of
Swift's Specific, which I persuaded
her to try. She has taken five bot
Ties, the result Of which is that the
ulcer is entirely healed up, nothing
remaining but a small scab not
larger than ones finger nail, and her
general health is retter than for
five years past. She seems to be
perfectly cured. / consider Its
effects wonderful almost miracu-
lous.
PRIV IEcSE TT. CAMpREII,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-29
SHOT ON GERMAN SOIL.
RESULT OF THE PUBLIC PROSE-
CUTORS INQUIRY.

Two Blood-Stained Spots Mark the
Place Where the Wounded Game
Beater Died-The Press of Each
Country Very Conservative in Com
menting.
BERLIN, Sept. 2S--It is stated that the
Frenchmen shot on Saturday on the from
tier were shot ON German soil, this being
proved by blood stains on the ground. Two
soldiers who accompanied Kaufman aver
that they saw the Frenchmen trespassing
on German territory, and shouted to warn
them. The Frenchmen paid no heed to
their cries and attacked Kaufmann's party.
The Germans then fired, all concerned being
at the time on German soil.
RESULT OF THE INQUIRY.
The public prosecutor at Colmar has
made inquiry into the circumstances con-
nected with - the shooting affair on
the Franco-German frontier on Satur-
day last, and reports that Kaufman,
the soldier who was detailed to assist the
forest guard in preventing poaching, and
who did the shooting, saw twelve persons in
the pine forests on German territory, walk
ing in the direction of the French frontier.
Kaufman called three times for the party to
mons, and he fired Then seeing guns lev
eled at him from behind some trees on the
French boundary, he retreated from his po-
sition. One of the forest guard named Lin
hop was witness to the whole affair, and
corroborates Kaufmans statement.
TWO SPOTS OF BLOOD.
Two large blood spots We're found on the
French side, five yards from the frontier,
which are taken as evidence that the game
beater for the French party who died from
his wounds, dragged himself to the spot
after being wounded and lay there for some
time. No blood marks or footprints were
seen on the German side of the frontier,
there being high growth of heather
thereabouts Owing to the density of the
underground and trees it would have been
impossible for Kaufman, from the spot
where he fired, to have seen the place where
the blood marks were, or to have shot any
one there. 1t is therefore assumed by the
public prosecutor that the shots were fired
and took effect on German territory.
The North German Gazette deplores the
incident, and says: "We must await the re-
suit of the Judicial inquiry before taking
any action in the NATTER
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-29
STATE CAPITAL SETTINGS.
Session of the Convict Couet-The Cap
itol mInissionefs.

Session of the Convict Couet-The Cap
itol Commissioners.
ATLANTA, GA, Sept. 2S.CThere was
short session of the convict court this after
noon. The principal witness was James NJ.
Smith, one of the lessees. Hecontrols the
Oglethorpe camp. There was nothing of
special public importance in his evidence.
He asserted that the convicts under his con
troll are well cared for, well fed, and well
clothed.
One or two guards were examined, but
nothing was elected. There are three wit
nesses yet to be examined, after which the
argument will begin. The arguments will
consume considerable time, as it is under
stood that there will be three speeches for
the State and five for the lessees.
CAPITOL COMMISSIONERS.
The Capitol Commission met this morn
ing in the Governors office There were
present Commissioners Howell, Cook and
Thomas, and absent Commissioners Alex
that he had not submitted to the Attorney
General the question as to the bond of the
contractors. Commissioner Howell sub
mitted report on sewerage, to-
gether with several bids for putting
down a sewer. On motion it was resolved
that the bid of A. 2. Stewart 81 Co., to do
the work as specified for 1862 using vitri-
fed 12-inch pipe, properly jointed, etc, as
per specifications, be accepted. Estimate
No. 81, of S9,SSl 53, was approved. The
Commissioners salaries, amounting to
$3,026 "a were approved The Commission
adjourned to meet Oct. %.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-29
OLIVER AMES AT THE HEAD.
The Bay State Republicans Nominate
Strong Ticket.

BosToN, Sept 28.-The corridors of the
fremont House were filled with delegates to
the Republican State Convention at an early
hour this morning. The main topic of dis
cussion was the nomination for the Attorney
Generalship, which seemed to have been
practically settled in favor of Hon. Albert
E. Pillsbury, of Boston, as against District
Attorney jackson Waterman, of Pittsfield.
The organization was completed this morn
ing with the following as chairmen of the
committees: Permanent Organization, Ar
thur Lord of Plymouth; Credentials, j.
Henry Gould of Medfield; Resolutions, Will
liam F. Draper of Hopefield; Ballots, Ed
ward Glines of Somerville.
The Committee on Organization re-
ported in few minutes, and Francis w.
Rockwell, of Pittsfield was made chairman.
Mr.. Rockwell was greeted with great ap-
plause and addressed the convention at con-
siderable length.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Rockwelfs speech
the Chairman of the Committee on Resolu-
tions reported the platform, which was
unanimously adopted The convention NOM
mated by acclamation Oliver Ames for
Governor; J. Q. A. Brackett for Lieutenant
Governor; H. B. Pierce for Secretary of
State; Alanson W. Beard, of Boston, for
State Treasurer; Charles r. Laad, of Spring
Attorney General.
The platform favors protective tariff
favors liberal appropriations for the recon-
struction of our navy, for internal improve
ments and for proper national aid to edu-
cation; and also pensions for disabled
soldiers and sailors.
1t says; "To meet the further question of
the treasury surplus, we recommend such a
reduction of internal revenue taxation as
may require. The time has come
for Congress to carefully consider the ques-
tion of the internal revenue system and of
the tariff on sugar, and the improvement of
the administration of our custom laws, es-
pecially IN regard to fraudulent undervalua-
tion.n 1t declares for an honest ballot, both
North and South 1t pledges the party to
maintain the existing civil service law of
the commonwealth, and approves of the
national civil service law, and demands that
it be extended to other departments
not now under its provision. The platform
then attacks the Democracys administra-
tion of this law. 1t demands a cessation of
the compulsory coinage of silver, the pas
sage of a national bankrupt law, and pro
lection of the fishery interests without
yielding any international rights. 1t favors
most thorough restriction of the liquor
traffic 1t also favors the submission to the
people of prohibition amendment to the
constitution. The rest of the platform deals
with State matters
The convention adjourned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-29
sCoTCEMEN cHAGRINED.
They Lay the Blame for the First
Defeat on Capt. Barr.

LoNDoS, Sept 2S.-The yachtsmen of the
Clyde are astounded at the result of yester-
days contest between the Thistle and Vol.
unteer, and a majority are despondent re-
specting the result of the series of races.
Many blame Capt Barr, of the Thistle, for
standing in too close to land, and reason
that it was by doing so that he lost yester-
days race. Capt. Campbell, of the yacht
Silent, says he remains hopeful of the re-
suit, and claims that the Thistle's
best chances are in the outside or run race.
The Chronicle says. "The next race, if the
weather be more propitious for the Thistle,
may be the reverse of yesterdays contest,
in which event public interest will be in
tense until the final race on Saturday.
Meanwhile Americans may be congratula-
ted upon having gallantly held their own,
and upon their prospect of still retain
ing the cup"
Thistle's defeat will cause almost as much
surprise as regret among English yachting
men Much. however, affords hope that
when the yachts meet tomorrow the result
will be reversed The Volunteer had the
good fortune of getting the first streak of
| wind The Thistle was hampered by the
accompanying steamboats,, the same as was
the Galatea last year."
COULDN'T BE EXAMINED.
New YORK, Sept. 2S.--It was impossible
to find a vacant dry dock in New York
| harbor to-day SO that the cutter Thistle
could not be examined on her bottom in
time for to-morrow's race. Her owners
think it possible that the paint recently
placed on her bottom has blistered and
roughened, and thus retarded her speed
yesterday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-29

of the civil service. 1t has maintained the ma
tlonal character for justice and forbearance in
dealing with foreign countries. It's manage
ment of the Treasury has been signally wise and
prudent, and it has begun the reconstruction of
our naval establishment with a thoroughness
that promises the restoration of our ancient
prestige upon the sea, wherefore we, represent
ing the Democracy of New York, in convention
assembled, again pledge to the President our
strong and unwavering confidence and support.
The plank relating to workingmen was
well received.
The Endorsements of Gov. Hill and Presi-
dent Cleveland were greeted with tremen-
dous applause, which continued for several
minutes, though that in regard to the Pres
ident was the most tumultuous.
The planks relating to the civil service,
canals and liquor traffic were received with
great applause.
The platform was unanimously adopted.
An attempt to add another resolution
was, amid much laughter, referred to the
Committee ON Resolutions.
Frederick Cook was nominated by accla-
nation for Secretary of State, Edward
Wemple for Comptroller, Lawrence J..
Fitzgerald for State Treasurer, and Charles
E. Taber for Attorney General.
The ticket was completed by the nomina-
tion of John Bogert for State Engineer and
Surveyor, and the convention adjourned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-29
GEN. HOPKINS DEAD.
He Was Born in Georgia and once
Fought @ Duel.

Fought @ Duel.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Sept. 2S.-Gen. Ed
ward Hopkins, Collector of the Port of
Jacksonville, died this morning ct o'clock
at his residence, of chronic bladder trouble.
He was in the 77th year of his age.
Gen. Edward Hopkins was native of
Mcintosh county, Georgia. He was at one
time Collector of the Port of Darien, and
he held similar position here at the time
of his death. He came TO Florida in 1858
and settled on his plantation at San Diego
thirty years ago He was a general of
Florida militia, and at one time was elected
to the Legislature. In 1860 he was the
Wing or Union candidate for Governor
against Milton, the war candidate, and
made brilliant canvass OF the State, but
was defeated The war trumpet having
sounded, he offered his services and
was elected Colonel of the Fourth Florida
regiment. This position, however, he was
soon forced to resign, owing to his Ill health.
Since the war he had always taken an ac-
tive part in politics, and during the years
of 1868 and 1869 was Mayor of Jackson
vile.
Among his nearest relatives is DR. Hop
kins, of Thomasville, Ga, who is his
brother. The General was gentleman of
the old school, and came of an aristocratic
family. He will be remembered by old
Georgians as having fought duel
with double-barreled guns with
Gen. Charles Floyd, and in the duel Gen.
Hopkins was severely wounded, and up to
his death he always limped from the shot.
In Savannah and other parts of Georgia
the family connection is large. Arrange
ments are being made in this city to have
an imposing funeral tomorrow morning at
10 o'clock
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-29
In the House.

In the House to-day Mr.. Berner, of Mon
roe, moved to reconsider the action of the
House yesterday in defeating the bill pro-
hibiting peddling on the lands Of another
without the consent Of the owner, which
was sustained.
The House then took up the special order
Of the day, which was the consideration OF
the resolution by Mr. Harrison, of Quitman,
providing for the sale or lease of the West
ern and Atlantic railroad Mr.. Harrison
took the floor and briefly explained the
objects of the resolution, which was TO adj
vertise for bids for the lease or sale of the
property, and that all bids received were to
be presented to the next Legislature for itza
consideration.
After a lengthy discussion of the matter
by various members, Mr.. Harrison intro
duced a resolution providing for the contin-
uance of the consideration Of this bill at the
afternoon session. A substitute was offered
TO make the bill the continuing special
order for the morning session, which substi
tute was adopted.
The Committee on Finance made report
favoring the passage of the additional ap-
preparation bin TO supply the deficiency in
the appropriation bill for lSS7-1SSS
At the afternoon session the bill to incor-
porate the Commercial Bank. of Augusta,
as amended by the Senate, was taken up,
and the Senate amendments concurred in.
The bill to regulate the manner of con-
ducting educational institutions in this State,
and TO protect the rights of the colored and
white people, and to provide penalties for
infractions of its provisions known as the
Glenn bilD, was taken up on motion of Mr.
Harrison, of Quitman, who urged that the
House insist upon its refusal to accept the
Senate's substitute. BY unanimous vote
the House refused to concur, and insisted on
the original bill.
Tho Hill to attthor.ize the xyarflepe of tha